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Avatar for 5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5.0(
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Wow! Hard worker. Spread gravel, removed old tangled fencing, and cleared overgrown vegetation. Has all necessary equipment, large and small. Eager to do work to my satisfaction. Worked for hours in heat. I was worried. . Very personable. Honest. Highly recommended."
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+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exquisite Touch
4.4(
23
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathroom remodel
Remodel
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+26

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a ton of junk that I needed removed from the property from a previous tenant. I mean furniture, carpet, pad, just a mess of debris etc. They scheduled a time, showed up on time, extremely professional and removed everything I asked of them. So happy to have everything gone. The city wouldn’t take it. I was at a loss with no idea how to get rid of everything."
Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Browning Family Landscaping & Lawn Care -
4.3(
51
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job! They arrived promptly, they were thorough, professional and my lawn looks great! I would definitely hire them again!"
Simple Flowerbed Design
Simple flowerbed
Simple flowerbed
Retainer wall
Ratainer Wall

+28

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time experience with landscaping project and Austin did an amazing job helping me navigate the process. Professional, knowledgeable and on time with project from start to finish. Cody Nagy and his team did an amazing job on install and checked in with me to make sure I was satisfied every step of the way. Hardworking and exceptionally polite and professional young me and respectful of my property. The neighbors even complimented them. Will definitely consider them for any future projects."
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Ready Dig Excavation
3.7(
35
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ready Dig did a fantastic job with all the excavating we needed and the waterline replacement. Very happy!"
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Triming catch basin to grade
Response time3 days
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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LMB Landscaping & Construction Company
3.5(
46
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, he made sure we were 100% satisfied along the way. Canâ t wait to hire him again!"
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+9

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
65
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was friendly and efficient. Project was completed in a timely manner. We were very satisfied with the work that was done. During the course of the project they were very open to our suggestions and completed those jobs to our satisfaction. They did a good job with the clean-up. Our backyard looks great!!"
Patio
Response time4 days
Response rate92%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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